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Introduction Cholesteatoma
CholesteatomaAcholesteatoma is an uncommon abnormal collection of skin cellsinside your ear. Left untreated,it can continue to grow and damage the delicate structures deep inside your ear, such as the tiny bones andorgans essential for hearing and balance. A cholesteatoma can lead to: an Otitis media ,causing discharge from the ear hearing loss , which
Preventing chilblains Chilblains
ChilblainsIf you're susceptible to chilblains, you canreduce your risk of developing themby: limiting your exposure to the cold looking after your feet taking stepsto improve your circulation If your skin gets cold, it's important to warm it up gradually. Heating the skin too quickly, for example by placing your feet in hot water or near a heater, is one
Conditions commonly treated by chiropractors Chiropractic
ChiropracticChiropractic treatments are often used for musculoskeletal conditions (which affect the muscles, bones and joints). These conditions include: lower Lumbago (low back pain) neck pain shoulder pain and problems slipped discs leg pain and sciatica pain or problems with hip, knee, ankle and foot joints pain or problems with elbow,
Signs and symptoms of chilblains Chilblains
ChilblainsChilblainsusually develop several hours after exposure to the cold. Theytypically cause a burning and itching sensation in the affected areas, whichcan become more intense if you go into a warm room. The affected skin may also swell and turn red or dark blue. In severe cases, the surface of the skin may break and sores or Blisters can develop.
What causes chilblains? Chilblains
ChilblainsChilblains are the result ofan abnormal reaction to the cold.They are common in the UKbecause damp, cold weather is usual in the winter. Some people develop chilblains every winter that last for several months. When the skin is cold, blood vessels near its surface get narrower.If the skin is then exposed to heat, the blood vessels become wider. If
Introduction Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilarisKeratosis pilaris is a common andharmless condition where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, as if covered in permanent goose pimples. There's no cure forkeratosis pilaris, but you may be able to improve the rash by using soap-free cleansers, moisturising,and gentlyremoving dead skin cells from the surface of the skin (exfoliating). There's no
Complications Leukaemia, chronic lymphocytic
Leukaemia, chronic lymphocyticChronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) can sometimes cause a number of further complications. Some of the main problems people with the condition may experience are outlined below. Infections People with CLL usually have a weakened immune system and are more vulnerable to infectionsbecause they have a lack of healthy, infection-fighting white
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. It includes: emphysema damage to the air sacs in the lungs chronic bronchitis long-term inflammation of theairways COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke. Many people don't
Diagnosing CTE Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Chronic traumatic encephalopathyAs chronic traumatic encephalopathy shares many features with other neurodegenerative conditions, there's currently no test available to diagnose the condition. A diagnosis is usually based on a history of participating in contact sports, symptoms and clinical features. Your GP will talk to you about the problems you're experiencing and may ask
Medical reasons for a boy to have a circumcision Circumcision in boys
Circumcision in boysIt's rare for circumcision to be recommended for medical reasons in boys. This is because other less invasive and less risky treatments are usually available. The following conditions affect the penis and, in rare cases, may require a circumcision: tight foreskin (phimosis) where the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back over the head of